Chapter 2: Remarriage (Part 2)
After a long while, he pondered before speaking: "... Miss Ling, could you please enlighten me? Just now, none of us passed through the water mirror. Logically, there should be images on the front and back of the mirror. Why is it that you can still see the scene of two people standing side by side?"
The person across from me, Liu Fuyi, spoke up, her voice buzzing as if it were coming through some barrier, steady yet tinged with a hint of surprise: "Miaomiao, I can no longer see you."
According to the original text, this water mirror was once used by an ancient demon king, and through long-term immersion in demonic energy, it gained spiritual awareness and possesses the ability to move through space
Miao Miao shyly shook her head, casting a flirtatious glance at him, leaving Liu Fuyi momentarily speechless
Miao Miao saw Liu Fu Yi pondering for a moment, her expression relaxed, and a determined light flickered in her eyes.
In fact, they may be at opposite ends of the room, possibly with their backs turned to each other, and a force has twisted the space they occupy, with the invisible barrier in between representing the boundary between the twisted spaces.
Ling Miaomiao thought carefully and realized that as long as the two individuals were not facing each other at a distance of nine feet, all the above conclusions would hold true
He listened intently, bracing himself, only to hear her whisper softly: "It is coming!"
Liu Fuyi was taken aback by this sudden blow
As long as the water mirror turns back to the side where no one is present, a miraculous event occurs—the mirror once again faces the young couple
Ling Miaomiao continued to read on
The floating boat did not provide an explanation, and this book is merely a romantic novel for leisure, with no one paying attention to its logic
In the distorted space, she saw the figure of Liu Fuyi, who was indeed about three meters away from her, with his back turned to her. Liu Fuyi turned around and met her gaze, a hint of astonishment in his eyes: "Miao Miao"
Can this thing really capture such mysterious monsters
Miao Miao fumbled around for a while and finally found a red embroidered ball pendant the size of a walnut at her waist. She squeezed it into a ball and threw it at the other person. The embroidered ball hit Liu Fuyi's chest and then bounced off, landing at his feet.
Miao Miao pondered over the words and reminded: "Fuyi, we may not be in the same place"
She was uncertain and asked, "Do you know what 'it' is now?"
The Taoist who initially sealed it was only a novice, unable to completely eliminate this harmful mirror, and could only exhaust his brain to establish a seal.
"Yao'er?" Liu Fuyi's expression was somewhat strange, "Yao'er is seriously injured and has not yet awakened; she is currently lying in the west wing..."
You are much smarter and bolder than I had imagined
Once someone crosses over, the location of the previous boundary will quickly transform into a solid wall-like entity, trapping both individuals inside
Ling Miaomiao chuckled to herself, old monster, are you upset that others are smarter than you?
Sample gift? Miaomiao was momentarily stunned.
Ling Miaomiao provided the most reasonable explanation for herself: she and Liu Fuyi could see each other, which was the result of two spaces being pieced together.
Ah, Liu Fuyi, who bears the halo of the male protagonist, is truly exceptionally intelligent
The water curtain wall in front of Miao Miao trembled slightly, the ripples quivered, and the image became somewhat blurred
"Double insurance, I am simply a genius," he thought to himself, leaving with a sense of satisfaction while riding his donkey
What was Task 1 again? ... Right, it was to bully the female lead and cause destruction ... In other words, she hasn't even started causing destruction, and the system has already done it for her
"I am undeserving of such praise." Miao Miao pondered for a moment about Ling Yu's possible reaction, and in accordance with the original character's demeanor, lowered her head and replied, somewhat shyly and bashfully, "Brother Liu, you truly flatter me."
This old monster is indeed a mirror
Liu Fuyi was slightly taken aback, but soon smiled with tolerance: "Did I hurt you?"
"By the way, where is Mu Yao?" Miao Miao, feeling a bit tired, followed Fu Yi out while yawning and casually inquired.
It has not transformed into a human form, yet it possesses a heart of darkness, constantly consuming mortals to satisfy its desires
Just like she did with Fu Yi earlier, she stepped across the mirror in a stride of nine feet, completely not a dream
Liu Fuyi's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she naturally continued, "What I see is the back of the water mirror, so I cannot see you. It lures you to pass through the mirror and explore..." She couldn't help but smile again, "So that's how it is, truly wonderful."
He gently tossed it, and the embroidered ball flew towards Miaomiao. In the middle, it unexpectedly collided with something, causing it to bounce back and return to the feet of Liu Fuyi.
Ling Miaomiao felt a sudden "buzz" in her mind, as if struck by a blow to the head. In an instant, the previously vague plot surged back like a tidal wave, and she recalled everything all at once.
The Taoist believed he had posed an unsolvable problem. However, he never anticipated that the student Shuijing, who was dedicated to mathematics, would, after a century of diligent research, truly arrive at the optimal solution
Liu Fuyi paused, her face filled with confusion
It is passable, yet one cannot emerge. If either of them were to walk across, who knows if they would, like this embroidered ball, unknowingly enter this invisible barrier.
The wooden tower suddenly flew out of the palm of the hand that brushed against the clothing, rapidly enlarging, and unexpectedly cast a huge shadow over their heads. Ling Miaomiao was somewhat worried that it would crash into the top of the hall
I guess it might be that the old monster has shrunk itself, revealing your figure. What I see is my own reflection and the true you. On your side, I am blocked by the water mirror
The Taoist is a conceited individual who enjoys delving into mathematical problems and takes pride in it. He fought with the magic mirror for half a day and ultimately compromised on this convoluted rule: one can only be devoured if someone steps through the mirror from nine feet away and then looks into the mirror.
Wait a moment
"With my robe unfurled, here with me, I can see myself, and I can also see you"
In the next moment, the water mirror before Miaomiao shattered, swiftly transforming into a whirlwind of glass shards, which, pursued by the wooden tower, rushed out the door
She could only dare to think silently. After all, readers should be more forgiving towards novelists who toil over their writing. The essence of this book lies in emotional entanglements; it is important to appreciate the main points rather than focus on the details.
The Taoist felt quite pleased with himself: Who among ordinary people can take a step of nine feet? No matter how capable the Water Mirror may be, it is ultimately just a single-sided mirror. Once one passes through the mirror, they arrive at the back of the mirror, where it cannot reflect anything. How could it possibly be devoured?
The air between Miao Miao and Liu Fuyi trembled slightly, gradually vibrating, like raindrops sliding down a glass window. Within it, a figure emerged, distinctly showing her and Liu Fuyi standing closely together, but the background was entirely blurred, resembling mist.
Why is this monster going to such great lengths?
The newlywed couples of Taicang County were taken by this mirror, which claimed their lives
Liu Fuyi's expression changed instantly; there is an invisible barrier in between!
The blame is placed on her
Unable to see? Before her, she and Liu Fuyi were standing shoulder to shoulder. Ling Miaomiao looked up, and the woman in the picture also slightly raised her head. Miaomiao smiled, and the woman in the picture smiled back. However, Liu Fuyi beside her had a vacant look in her eyes, her face full of vigilance, like a tightly stretched string.
Liu Fuyi swiftly recited a series of incantations, her voice low and rapid, making it difficult to discern the words. However, the final two words were suddenly pronounced in a much higher tone: "... ... Water Mirror!"
Liu Fuyi bent down to pick up the small embroidered ball, the red tassel beneath it trailing on his pale hand, as he examined it, his expression growing serious
It seemed like a mockery, as the mechanical voice of the system timely echoed in my ears: "Task Reminder: Task 1, 25% progress, this sub-task has been gifted to the host as a sample, the task is complete"
Ling Miaomiao, after reading this passage, was captivated by the intricate imagination of Floating Boat. She immediately thought to herself, as long as the water mirror bends at the waist, turning herself into a double-sided mirror, and then leads people through, wouldn't everything be resolved?
Miao Miao smiled at him. Liu Fuyi has a high intelligence quotient; if she were to receive modern education, she would undoubtedly be a person of great ability, far surpassing her who struggles to stay above the passing line
She also read the book in a haphazard manner, only remembering the general plot. It was also when she had just arrived in this world, and her mind had not yet adjusted...! ... She actually misremembered such an important plot point!
As a pragmatic and truth-seeking student of the mathematics department, Ling Miaomiao was perplexed upon reading this. She even drew a diagram to contemplate the matter carefully, concluding that the physics of the floating boat must not have been well learned.
A smile appeared in his eyes, and a face that was originally as serene as that of a celestial being suddenly burst forth with a hint of vibrant pride. He took out the Nine Xuan Demon-Collecting Tower from his bosom and placed it in the palm of his right hand, while his left hand swiftly traced several symbols in the air.
The Water Mirror, a lowly creature, surprisingly devised such a clever method, which left Ling Miaomiao in awe. This might be the most intelligent monster in the entire book, and the thought of wanting to kill it made her feel somewhat reluctant.
Thus, those who came to the rescue were not left behind
The heavy rain outside has ceased, leaving behind puddles that resemble bright mirrors on the ground
Ling Miaomiao stared at the tower without blinking—who would have thought that the male protagonist's golden finger would be so small, a wooden tower no larger than a palm, consisting of seven layers, standing at just over ten centimeters tall, resembling a craft made from wooden pieces by a child.
The setting in the original book is indeed too complex
As soon as the original owner's temperament manifested, it frightened Liu Fuyi to the point of losing her composure, and even Miaomiao did not dare to speak up
After passing through the mirror, the water mirror quickly restores the distorted space. The boundary of the space is a marvelous existence; it is ambiguous, as it can be said to belong to A, and it can also be said to belong to B
Liu Fuyi, with keen hearing and sharp eyesight, was able to fully comprehend all of Miaomiao's fragmented words.
Ling Miaomiao suddenly heard a rustling sound coming from the room, resembling the intermittent sound of water flowing through the heating pipes in the north during summer
Hurry up! Ling Miaomiao perked up her ears, paying attention to the sounds in the room
She described this astonishing phenomenon in a remarkably mystical manner, resorting to bizarre and supernatural explanations without any respect for the principles of natural science
How could she forget this matter
"Throw it back to me again, quickly," she urged, a fine layer of sweat appearing on her forehead
At this moment, the side that just passed through the mirror and looked into the mirror will be drawn in by it. The other side, rushing to save their beloved, will have their space distorted again by the water mirror, reducing the distance of nine feet to a single step. This person will traverse through the mirror in that single step.
A hundred years ago, it disguised itself as a vanity mirror and devoured the women who used it, until it was sealed by a passing Taoist priest.
It chose the man and woman who were about to enter the bridal chamber, and at the moment when the two were nine feet apart, it instantaneously shifted the space, creating an illusion of the two facing each other, while it concealed itself in the crevice at the junction of the two spaces